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Indiana Pacers: What’s Most Important When Playing Atlanta?

By Matthew Handel

Jan 28, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) dribbles the ball as Indiana Pacers guard George Hill (3) defends at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) dribbles the ball as Indiana Pacers guard George Hill (3) defends at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Atlanta Hawks will square up against Indiana Friday on ESPN. What areas favor the Pacers and how can they take advantage of them to grab a win?

It is the matchup of two teams that have mediocre at best in their last 10 games — the Atlanta Hawks are 5-5 and the Indiana Pacers are 4-6.

They met recently on Jan. 28, which resulted in a Pacers 111-92 win. Three games later, they meet again, this time in Atlanta. The Hawks have been very good on their home court this season, having a record of 16-8. It doesn’t good for the Pacers when you look at this game right away, adding to it that Indiana is 11-15 on the road this year.

The Pacers were able to win the last matchup less than two weeks ago, so does playing in Atlanta really swing the momentum to the Hawks? Not necessarily. Yes, home court advantage has proven to be a big help for the Hawks this year, but if the Pacers can do these three things, they will walk out of Atlanta with a win.

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